Homemade Chai Scones with Maple Chai Glaze
Indulge in the warm flavors of Homemade Chai Scones with Maple Chai Glaze, a delightful treat perfect for cozy mornings or festive gatherings. These flaky, buttery scones are infused with aromatic chai spices such as cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom, then topped with a sweet maple glaze that adds a delicious finishing touch. Whether served at brunch or enjoyed alongside your favorite beverage, these scones are sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 52 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, diced into cubes
- ½ cup cold heavy cream
- 2 large eggs, divided
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling out scones
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon chai spice blend
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 heaping cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons chai spice blend
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- pinch of kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, chai spice blend, and salt. Pulse briefly.
- Add chilled butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Mix together cream and eggs; add to dry ingredients until just combined.
- Shape dough into a disc, chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll out dough and cut into wedges or triangles. Place on prepared baking sheet and brush with egg wash.
- Bake for 20–22 minutes until golden brown; let cool before glazing.
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, chai spice blend, vanilla extract, cream, maple syrup, and salt until smooth; dip scone tops in glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg